SUMMARY:  The Tal War has reached the Badlands.  Maneuvering between the plasma flares has been tricky and the ship has been singed a time or two.  The Cardassian ship, the Riman has been hit and is about to blow.  Reaching the ship just in time the Tal War was able to beam approximately 1/3 of the crew off before the ship blew.

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ACTION:  As the last of the Cardassian crew was beamed aboard, a plasma flare nicked the bow of the Tal War throwing it vertical, knocking everyone around.  The Capt and XO go flying into the viewscreen rendering them unconscious.

SO_Lt_York says:
::races towards the TL, getting a message he was needed on the Bridge::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::is thrown from her chair and hits the floor::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: grab hold of her console ::
SO_Lt_York says:
TL: Bridge!
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::flies over his console and hits the floor hard:: All: OOF!
SO_Lt_York says:
::gets thrown into the TL wall, but manages to stay standing::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: sees the CO and XO hit and fall to the floor and runs to them to check on them ::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::feels the nothing is broken, but is still sore from the last knock she took from the plasma storms::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: taps her com badge :: *Sickbay*  Medical emergency on the bridge!
SO_Lt_York says:
::arrives on the Bridge and looks at the mess, and sees the Captain and XO not moving::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::claws his way back to his seat and tries to bring the ship under control::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: stands up and looks around :: All:  Is everyone alright?

ACTION:  There is no response from sickbay.

SO_Lt_York says:
::runs over to the bulkhead and retrieves a Med kit::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::gets back in her chair:: OPS: Yeah...
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Dammit I didn't even see that one coming.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CNS:  Counselor, sickbay isn't answering.
SO_Lt_York says:
::runs over to where OPS is:: OPS: Let me worry about them, Lieutenant.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::curses:: ALL: Shields are down, engines are down... communications are down... 
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::taps furiously at his console:: OPS: We're dead in the water... I'm accessing Engineering controls.
SO_Lt_York says:
::opens the medical tricorder and starts scanning the CO and XO::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: curses ::  FCO:  Good, see what you can do.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::accesses the impulse engines to attempt a cold restart::
SO_Lt_York says:
All: They're fine, no permanent damage. But we need to get them to sickbay. ::opens up the med kit and starts calculating a hypospray::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: I'll help you.
SO_Lt_York says:
::looks up and nods::

ACTION:  The engines don't restart but..burping should could be heard then nothing.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
CNS/SO:  Once you get them down there, get back here, we need to get systems back up.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::takes the lighter of the two:: OPS: Aye.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  We need to get communications back up.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Let's hope we don't get stuck in the turbolift...
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::hits the console:: Console: DAMMIT! ::Tries purging the impulse engines before attempting the restart again::
SO_Lt_York says:
::manages to find the right doze:: CNS: Don't worry, I made it up here, so the backups are working. We can move them in a few..
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Next on my list Sharra... just as soon as we get out of here.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: goes to her console and begins tapping through the communications systems to see where the problem is. ::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: nods at the FCO ::
Host Gul_Mar says:
::Stumbles onto the bridge, head bleeding a little disoriented.::
SO_Lt_York says:
    ::injects them with analeptic ::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: looks up :: Gul Mar:  Gul Mar, I'm sorry for the rough ride.
SO_Lt_York says:
::places the hypospray back in the medkit, and scans them once again::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::sees the Cardassian and tenses up:: 
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Rynia..we can move them.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::runs a mild Electromagnetic pulse through the Impulse drive systems to neutralize any electrical currents then charges them up again ready for restart::
Host Gul_Mar says:
::puts a hand to his head.::  OPS:  This is nothing compared to what happened to my ship.  Where is the Captain...?  ::Notices the CNS's reaction and tenses up also.::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
SO:  Lt York, can you attend to Gul Mar?
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Oh... yeah... Let's go. ::moves toward the turbolift but stops to wait for the SO::
SO_Lt_York says:
::looks up at Telgar:: OPS: Yes Lt. but we need to get the Captain and XO to sickbay soon. ::grabs the scanner and walks over to the Cardassian::
SO_Lt_York says:
Gul Mar: Sit down. ::motions for the command seat::
Host Gul_Mar says:
::Reluctantly sits...:: All:  Anyone going to answer my question?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gul Mar:  The Captain and First Officer are incapacitated at the moment.
Host Gul_Mar says:
::Stops a moment.::  OPS:  Hmmmm so whose in charge?
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: I'm going to try starting the impulse engines again... ::attempts to restart the impulse engines::
SO_Lt_York says:
Gul Mar: I admit I am no specialist in Cardassian biology, but there's seems there's no damage, just a shallow wound. I can close it. ::opens the med kit::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: blinks a couple of times :; Gul Mar:  I suppose that falls to...uummm :: looks around the bridge ::  ....me.
Host Gul_Mar says:
::Nods at York.::  CNS:  Am I that ugly?
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::wants to get down to Sickbay as soon as possible and away from the Cardassian:: 
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: looks at the report and curses under her breath ::  All:  Relays are fried.  The circuits have to be replaced.
SO_Lt_York says:
::grabs the dermal regenerator and starts closing the wound:: Gul Mar: I won't administer anything for the pain, since I am unfamiliar with your species' biochemistry. Is that alright?
Host Gul_Mar says:
OPS:  Well then, you got big problems Missy... that gateway that is looming out there, hopefully you are not drifting towards it.  It's an unusual Iconian gateway.  A starship can fit through it.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::glares at the readings and punches his console:: Console: <Expletive removed> WORK DAMN YOU!
Host Gul_Mar says:
SO:  I'm not so weak that a little pain will interfere
SO_Lt_York says:
Gul Mar: You never know. ::closes the wound and puts the regenerator back in the kit:: All done.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
Gul Mar:  I hope we can get everything back up and running so we don't drift into it.
Host Gul_Mar says:
CNS:  What have I done to you that you want to run?  ::Sees the CNS is itching to get off the bridge.::
SO_Lt_York says:
OPS: Telgar, I'm off to sickbay.
SO_Lt_York says:
::looks at Rynia, then picks up the limp form of the commander and holds him over his shoulder::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
SO:  Ok, once you get the Captain settled, make a stop by engineering and see what the damage is.
SO_Lt_York says:
OPS: I will.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
Gul: We've got to get the Captain and Cmdr. Karr down to Sickbay. 
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::moves towards the turbolift::
SO_Lt_York says:
::walks into the TL and helps Rynia move the Captain inside::
Host Gul_Mar says:
::Chuckles::  CNS:  Avoiding the question...
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::tries a few other tricks to get the engines started:: OPS: I think there must be a few blown relays down below.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::feels better now that she's in the turbolift:: 

ACTION:  Proximity alarm goes off and quickly is silence and the ops console blow giving up the ghost.

SO_Lt_York says:
TL: Sickbay.
SO_Lt_York says:
::as the doors close he looks at Rynia, and runs his fingers over her forehead:: Ryn: Are you alright, there's a small bump. ::retracts his hand::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: walks to the back storage area and finds the optical nanoprocessing board she needs :: Self:  Found......  :: watches her console blow :: ...it.  :: curses :: And now I need a whole new CONSOLE!!
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: I'm fine... really. ::smiles:: Much better now that we're away from the guy... 
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  You OK Will?
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::turns to the OPS console:: OPS: Looks like you're having about as much luck as I am today.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Alright...still we'll have it looked at. ::smiles::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: goes to another console and reconfigures it in an attempt to run OPS from it. ::
SO_Lt_York says:
::picks the XO up as the doors open:: CNS: Can you hold her all the way to Sickbay?
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::feels a very slight burning in his shoulder and then it's gone:: OPS: Apart from a quick spark shower I'm fine. ::smiles:: I just wish I could get these damned engines running.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: I think so... ::hoists the CO on her shoulder::
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Okay..let's move. ::hold the door open for her::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: shakes her head :: FCO:  So do I.  :: notices the proximity alarm :; What the..????
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: What is it?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: goes to the tactical station and looks at it ::
SO_Lt_York says:
::tries keeping the XO balanced as he moves down the hall::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::follows the SO::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::tries bypassing some blown relays by routing the power throung emergency ones::
SO_Lt_York says:
::opens the doors to Sickbay and holds it for Ryn:: All: Medical emergency! Captain and XO are down.

ACTION:  People and the walking wounded are milling around the hallways around sickbay,  including the Cardassians that were beamed from the Riman.   Sickbay is a mad house.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: eyes go round ::  FCO:  Oh no.....
SO_Lt_York says:
::walks over to a bio bed where an Ensign is sitting:: Ens: Move Ensign.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::tries to route the power through to the impulse engines and restart them that way:: OPS: Talk to me Sharra.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Let's just leave them here. Someone will take care of them... we need to get down to the computer core.
SO_Lt_York says:
::places the XO on the bed then turns and walks over to Rynia and motions for another bio bed, and the PO there stands up to make move for the Captain::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  We are going to come in contact with that gate in about 4 minutes.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: We need to make sure they're stable.
SO_Lt_York says:
All: Anyone here not too terribly busy! The Captain and XO are down!
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: They're just knocked out... 
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Oh crud... ::Furiously tries to feed power to the impulse engines, hits the restart button and raises his hand ready the thump the console if it doesn't work::
PO_Sares says:
::moves through the crowd with a tricorder and comes to a stop before York:: SO: Sir. I'll help. The medical staff is overwhelmed.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: stands between 2 consoles, trying to figure out what she's going to do.  :: Self:  I'm an OPS officer, not an engineer damnit!
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Rynia, they still need to be checked out. ::smiles and then looks over at Susan::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::raises an eyebrow::
SO_Lt_York says:
PO_Sares: Petty Officer, thank you. Please make sure they're safe.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::eyes open wide as he gets a brief spark from the impulse engines:: OPS: Sharra I think I'm on to something... I need your help.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: taps the console :: Self:  The priority is engines.......
PO_Sares says:
::smiles at him:: SO: Of course sir.

ACTION:  The FCO Gets a spark from the engine, unfortunately it propels the ship closer to the gate....suddenly it feels like the ship is being pulled.

SO_Lt_York says:
PO: Good, I need to get back...I'll check in later. ::nods and motions for Rynia to head out::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::mutters:: Aloud: I'm sure you will.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: C'mon, let's go... 
SO_Lt_York says:
::turns around:: CNS: You said something? ::starts moving::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Sharra... ::tries to route more power to the engines and set them to go the other way::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Nope.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  You're on to something alright, I think we are being pulled into.......:: looks at the console :;   Power is being drained.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Okay, ::starts running faster towards the TL::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: It's what??? ::fingers flying over his console as he desperately tries to restart the engines::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  Power is being drained from the ship.  :: attempts to find what is causing the power drain ::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Like I said, we need to get down to the computer core.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Engineering. ::smiles as he reaches the TL::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::is annoyed at his smile::

ACTION:  The ship goes black as it bumps into the gate... no power, life support down..  the ship bumps all over each point of the gate until it finally goes through.  The Tal War is dead in space on the other side.  The Iconian gate resumes it's normal patttern of shifting through time and dimensions.

SO_Lt_York says:
TL: Main Engineering!
SO_Lt_York says:
::nothing happens::
SO_Lt_York says:
TL: Main Engineering...
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Great. Just great. We're stuck in the turbolift... 
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::looks around and sees only black::
SO_Lt_York says:
::sighs::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::reaches out in the dark::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  This isn't good.  :: feels her way to the back storage area and gets a light ::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Sharra... you here?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  Over here Will.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: We need to access the internal controls. Do you have something sharp?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: turns on the light ::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::follows Sharra's voice:: OPS: What happened?
Host Gul_Mar says:
All:  Ok, what happened?
SO_Lt_York says:
::his eyes adjust to the low lighting coming from backups in the TL shaft::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Um, no.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: And I can't see ANYTHING, so it would do us no good.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  The last I had from the console was being pulled through the gate.  That's it.  We have to get to main engineering.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Wait..yes. ::reaches his hand out and pulls out the pin holding her hair:: This will do.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Agreed... you go
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Hey!
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Thank you. ::grins::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Agreed... you got another light in there?
SO_Lt_York says:
::takes the pin and starts prying the lid off the console::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: You're going to break it...
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Rynia...I'll get you a new one, okay?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: grabs another light and hands it to the FCO :: FCO:  Here  you go, there are about 6 more in here.  :: grabs another one ::

ACTION:  Suddenly the backups flare to life....

FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Good, we're going to need them... got any emergency power packs?
SO_Lt_York says:
::feels the air getting heavier::
SO_Lt_York says:
::closes his eyes as the light comes back on and the panel comes lose:: Self: Great timing! ::smiles::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::squints in the sudden light:: SO: Lights are back...
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: reaches for the power packs and stops to look around ::  FCO:  Well, I think we have emergency power...for not.

ACTION:  On the viewscreen the skies are all wrong...brilliant red permeates space.  Several planets can be seen.  One a brilliant blue.  A water world.

SO_Lt_York says:
TL: Main Engineering.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Well... that's a relief... but let's take a few with us anyway... just in case.
SO_Lt_York says:
::hands her the hair pin:: CNS: Thank you.

ACTION:  Static can be heard on the comms system.

OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: shakes her head  and squints at the bright view screen :: Self:  I don't think we're in Kansas anymore Dorothy.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::pulls her hair back up frostily:: SO: You're welcome, I guess...
SO_Lt_York says:
::smiles at her, this time genuinely::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: taps her badge :: *Engineering*  Engineering, report.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::is annoyed with his smile again::
SO_Lt_York says:
::walks out onto the hall as the TL stops::
EO says:
OPS:  Bridge, it's good to hear your voice.  We've got some systems up.  How long they last  is unknown.  We can't take another hit from a plasma flare.. try to avoid them!
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: walks over to the console she has set for OPS ::
SO_Lt_York says:
::grabs her hand, as to lead her onward..but let's go again:: CNS: Uhm, let's move.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::returns to his console and tries to access engine control::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: I'm moving!
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Damn... you'd think they could do something about the engines.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*EO*  I don't think we have to worry about the plasma flares right now.  Just get things back up and running.  Engines are top priority.
SO_Lt_York says:
::they reach the doors to ME, trying to bite back a remark::
EO says:
OPS:  Will do, I have two teams working on them as we speak
SO_Lt_York says:
::enters Engineering:: All: Who's in command?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*EO* By the way, nice work getting what you have back up.
EO says:
::Raises his hand.::  SO:  Lt, I'm a little busy at the moment.
SO_Lt_York says:
::hears the OPS over the comm:: Self: Great..wasted a trip down here..
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: At least we're not being thrown around any more. ::smiles weakly::
SO_Lt_York says:
EO: Alright, don't mind me!
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*EO*  Good, keep us informed of your progress.
SO_Lt_York says:
::taps his badge::*Bridge*: Bridge, this is York. Things seem fine in Engineering.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: William... let's get to the computer core... I want to check it out.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*SO* Good to hear Lt.  We have another problem now though, I think we could use you on the bridge.
SO_Lt_York says:
::looks at her...:: *Bridge*: Bridge, the counselor is going to check out the computer core..I'll be right there.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Can you handle it?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*SO*  Alright Lt.  See you shortly. Telgar out.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Um... I don't want to go... alone.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Ryn, I'm needed on the Bridge..
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  True enough Will.  :: smiles at him ::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Well, it's not safe to go anywhere alone!
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Okay, take someone from my department with you.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Let's just go check on it really quick and then we can go to the bridge...
SO_Lt_York says:
::let's out a sigh:: CNS: Alright, but we better hurry.
SO_Lt_York says:
*Bridge*: Bridge, I will be delayed for a few minutes. Contact me if there's anything.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: ...Thank you. ::is relieved:: 
SO_Lt_York says:
::smiles and winks at her:: CNS: You're welcome.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::fiddles a little with his console:: OPS: I hate this... I can't do a damned thing until Engineering does their Job.
SO_Lt_York says:
::starts walking back to the TL::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
*SO*  Alright Lt, but hurry.
SO_Lt_York says:
*OPS*: Understood.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
::moves over to Sharra's console:: OPS: What have you got here?
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  Well, do me a favor and slave ops to your console so I can get a look at these readings.
SO_Lt_York says:
::looks at her in the TL:: CNS: Rynia...are you alright? ::genuine concern in his voice::
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
FCO:  I'm not sure yet.  :: checks to see if they have any sensor readings at all ::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Fair enough... pull over a chair. ::Slaves OPS to his own console::
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: I just... this sounds awful, but I don't trust Cardassians... remember back on the Apache? I was interrogating those Cardassian scientists in the Brig... 
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::shakes her head and closes her eyes:: SO: I just... don't like being around them... 
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: looks over to the sensor readings :: FCO:  Getting minimal readings here.  :: shakes her head ::
SO_Lt_York says:
::it dawns on him:: CNS: Bloody hell....I can't believe I forgot about that. ::lets his hand move down her shoulder::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: At least it's better than nothing... can you make anything out?
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Yeah... 
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: I'll stay with you as long as they're here...I promise.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::looks up at him:: SO: Why? 
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: looks up at the view screen ::  FCO:  Just what is there.  That blue planet there is basically all water.
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Why?
SO_Lt_York says:
CNS: Well or not.
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: Well we don't appear to be moving... so that's a good sign... should give us enough time to complete repairs.
OPS_Lt_Telgar says:
:: nods :: FCO:  I certainly hope so.
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
::nods::
FCO_Lt_Foster says:
OPS: As long as I can get engines online again that's all I need. ::smiles::
SO_Lt_York says:
::walks out of the TL:: CNS: Let's hurry then, shall we?
CNS_Lt_Solaa says:
SO: Yeah.

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